Autism spectrum disorders: clinical features and diagnosis

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2012 Feb;59(1):19-25, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2011.10.007.

Abstract

The last decade has seen an increase of interest in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). With the prevalence now approaching 1%, children with ASD are usually first evaluated by clinicians working in primary care, such as pediatricians and family practitioners. Although classic autism is easy to recognize, differentiating autism from other spectrum disorders and comorbid conditions is not always simple.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / classification
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / diagnosis*
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / epidemiology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Comorbidity
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • Epilepsy / complications
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intelligence
  • Mental Status Schedule
  • Physical Examination
  • Prevalence